Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-5

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S1000pj grades against the TG-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj features outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TG-5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.